Side-by-side comparison

Spinach (raw) vs Asparagus Cooked

Spinach (raw) wins by 7 points on FoodScore. Nutrient breakdown below — green values are better per field.

Verdict

FoodScore: Spinach (raw) scores 73/100, Asparagus Cooked scores 66/100. Spinach (raw) wins by 7 points on saturated fat (0g vs 0.1g per 100 g) and fiber (2.2g vs 1.6g per 100 g).

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Spinach (raw)

Good · 1 cup

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Asparagus Cooked

Good · 100 g

Per 100gSpinach (raw)Asparagus Cooked

Calories23 kcal18 kcal

Protein2.9 g2.95 g

Fiber2.2 g1.6 g

Total fat0.4 g0.42 g

Saturated fat0 g0.1 g

Added sugar0 g0 g

Sodium79 mg3 mg

Potassium558 mg172 mg

Calcium99 mg18 mg

Iron2.7 mg0.56 mg

Comparison uses per-100g nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central. Each field is marked in green for the option that is healthier on that specific row — but the final FoodScore weighs all fields together plus processing level (NOVA) to produce a single 0–100 number.